Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to give site owners a better understanding of how their content is being used.
We use cookies to make Saganote work properly and to understand how our readers navigate the site so we can improve it.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
__cf_bm | Bot management (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand which content is popular and how readers navigate the site. All data is anonymised - we cannot identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users (anonymised) | 2 years |
_ga_* | Session state for analytics | 2 years |
Advertising cookies
Display advertisements on the Site may set cookies to limit how often you see the same ad and to measure campaign performance. These cookies are set by our advertising partners, not directly by us.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
id | Ad network | Frequency capping |
IDE | Ad network | Ad personalisation |
3. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers:
Blocking essential cookies may affect how the Site functions. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will not affect your ability to read our content.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services embedded in the Site - such as videos or social sharing buttons - may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reading the privacy policies of those services directly.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove services. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when it was last changed. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or how we use your data? Email [email protected] or use our contact form.